TY - JOUR
T1 - The Challenges in Developing an Online Applied Statistics Program
T2 - Lessons Learned at Penn State University
AU - Young, Derek S.
AU - Johnson, Glenn F.
AU - Chow, Mosuk
AU - Rosenberger, James L.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2015 American Statistical Association.
PY - 2015/7/3
Y1 - 2015/7/3
N2 - Numerous professional fields have an increasing need for individuals trained in statistics and other quantitative analysis techniques. Today there exists great potential to fulfill this need by providing opportunities through online learning. However, to provide a high-quality education for returning adult professionals seeking advanced degrees in applied statistics online, many challenges need to be overcome. Based on our experience developing Penn State University’s online program in applied statistics, we discuss the evolution of the program’s curriculum, recruitment and development of online faculty, and meeting the requirements of students as important areas that require consideration in the development of an online program. We also highlight program evaluation strategies employed to ensure innovation and improvement in online education as cornerstones to a program’s success.
AB - Numerous professional fields have an increasing need for individuals trained in statistics and other quantitative analysis techniques. Today there exists great potential to fulfill this need by providing opportunities through online learning. However, to provide a high-quality education for returning adult professionals seeking advanced degrees in applied statistics online, many challenges need to be overcome. Based on our experience developing Penn State University’s online program in applied statistics, we discuss the evolution of the program’s curriculum, recruitment and development of online faculty, and meeting the requirements of students as important areas that require consideration in the development of an online program. We also highlight program evaluation strategies employed to ensure innovation and improvement in online education as cornerstones to a program’s success.
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U2 - 10.1080/00031305.2015.1038583
DO - 10.1080/00031305.2015.1038583
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84940655375
SN - 0003-1305
VL - 69
SP - 213
EP - 220
JO - American Statistician
JF - American Statistician
IS - 3
ER -